My love runs oh so deep for Urban Decay NAKED Foundation. When they came out with their inevitable Beauty Balm I had to try it, with high hopes it would be as fabulous as the NAKED Foundation. Is it? Yes… and no. I have absolutely zero bad things to say about the Urban Decay Naked Skin Beauty Balm – it is just that I am using it differently than I expected.
Urban Decay Naked Skin Beauty Balm Broad Spectrum SPF 20 is true to its name with lots of antiaging ingredients. And the SPF is a good effort. I’m okay with SPF 20 in the winter months as long as you are largely indoors. Where this stuff shines is the lightweight, oil-free texture that has a luminescent, dreamy finish. The universal shade works well on my light-medium complexion and I think it will fit a fairly large portion of the shade range just because it is so darn sheer. The tint in the formula isn’t for coverage – it actually diffuses light with high-tech pigments to even and minimize pores, lines and redness.
The balm has a slight minty scent which I adore and packs a hydration punch. Again, I get very very sheer coverage with this. Because, right now, I prefer a little more help in the coverage department, I have used this under other BB Creams and foundations. As a primer, Urban Decay Naked Skin Beauty Balm gives a perfect, silky canvas for foundation. This will also remain in the rotation because it contains Pepha®-Protect to help inhibit DNA damage while Vitasource™ and Glyage® firm skin and improve elasticity. Down the road, I can envision wearing this on vacation, coverage be damned. I also highly recommend this for anyone who prefers very light, sheer coverage. Those with oily skin will love the oil-free properties.
I’ve been applying with Good Karma Optical Blurring Brush. I’m falling all of myself with praise for this brush. It has transformed the way I apply foundation, primers and BB Creams. You press the product into your skin for even, natural coverage.
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dying to try this! might have to make a sephora trip tomorrow 🙂
I cannot wait to hear what you think!
I’ve heard about this and after reading your review, definitely will have to try this. I’ve been looking for a foundation and/or BB cream that would give more of a dewy and glowy finish as opposed to the matte finishes I’ve been using lately. Thanks for your thoughts girl! 🙂
Can’t wait to hear what you think!
This is one the first BB creams that has gotten me excited. May have to grab this!
The smell and finish really sets it apart. Can’t wait to hear what you think!
I love this also! But I cannot afford to keep buying it. Any suggestions on a dupe? I don’t want a foundation- I like how this is optically blurring and hides redness or blemishes without covering my freckles. And I like the slight glimmer, SPF and oil-free aspects as well.
Have you tried the L’Oreal BB Cream? It doesn’t have as much coverage but the optical blurring is similar and I love the texture!